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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
8
The Hayward Review stresses the urgent global hunger crisis and its threat to world stability and peace. It argues famine in Europe and Asia can drive desperation, making people vulnerable to radical schemes and violence as they seek relief for families.
A speaker warns that famine relief and food waste have long term political consequences. He emphasizes that neglect of promised famine aid and hoarding could fuel future conflict, urging immediate action to avert another great war. He notes the public desires peace but acknowledges hunger may drive unrest.
Othman recounts a humorous trip to Paris for hats and trinkets. He mocks Parisienne millinery with oversized bonnets and ironic price tags, notes his bride’s preference against fancy hats, and describes buying sea-horse jewelry for her. He also buys a personal etching tin case and laments rising inflation on strawberries.
Great Britain invites the United States to share military and financial duties to carry out the Palestine commission’s recommendations. The plan calls for disbanding illegal Jewish armies and forcing Arabs to lay down arms before mass Jewish immigration, risking American troop involvement and angering Arab states while Britain weighs land base revisions and troop withdrawals.
The AFL Cannery Workers union announced a strike against 18 canneries represented by the California Packers and Growers Association. Secretary Edward Pelley said the walkout would start May 1 unless demands are met, accusing operators of wage stall tactics. The union seeks higher wages with working conditions to be discussed. other AFL unions in Northern California may join.
A newspaper note lists at least 18 May weeks highlighting diverse themes from Baby Week to Table Tennis Week. The piece humorously remarks on the growing custom of dedicating a full week to various activities and causes.
Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone, who recently passed away, served 20 years on the Supreme Court after being appointed by Calvin Coolidge. Once a liberal voice in a conservative era, he remained a steady influence through mid century, shaping decisions and balancing the court’s course.
Moscow based Trud reports Walda Ruess an embassy clerk faced unverified hooligan acts in an incident in which police rescued her after she cried for help. The article provides few verifiable details and mentions an unidentified person in distress.
A fragment reports a charge published in Hollywood California involving an American and a Soviet citizen actress connected to Moscow theaters. It notes an embassy member and mentions Walda Ruess with insolent acts toward a child, implying a sensational political scandal.
California State Fair directors announced the 1948 show planned for late August to early September was cancelled due to material shortages for ground reconditioning. They cited prioritizing veterans housing programs and inadequate facilities to handle expected crowds. President Fred H. Bixby said Gov. Earl Warren agreed that the 1946 fair should be cancelled.
A moderately large quake about 6,000 miles away was recorded by the University of California seismograph. The tremor began at 2 36 p.m. and lasted about ninety minutes. Scientists could not determine the quake's direction.
The California Railroad Commission granted California Transportation Company and Sacramento and San Joaquin River Sites, Inc. permission to operate alternate highway freight service from Pittsburg, Antioch and Martinez directly to Stockton.
A folk dance festival at Hayward high school field on May 19 will showcase the Chanarita, a Portuguese folk dance, in a program akin to an Arnevivah square dance with a lead caller. Two Portuguese groups, from San Leandro and Ashland, will perform Chamari dances, plus a note on Mrs. Fern Williams in the Bawnberg district. Best wishes go to Vert Marshall on his birthday, and a family update notes Raymond Rice in Wilmington plans a Hayward visit around May 5 after serving in the South Pacific.
JACK GEASLIN and ELEANOR GEASLIN intend to sell all stock in trade fixtures equipment leasehold goodwill and related property of Hayward Kiddie Shop at 1019 8 Street Hayward Alameda California to LEONARD K LAMBAM as purchaser. Sale at 10 00 A M May 11 1946 at Philip Silver Office 880 B Street Hayward California. May 3 1946.
Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace urged federal support for relocating American industry to the western and southern states to counter regional economic malaise and create a broader industrial base.
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